Oliver C.Grayless was born in Noble county, Ind., May 1, 1844, a son of Charles Grayless, living, (1894) and Jennie (Turner) dead; he settled in Whitley county, Ind., in April 1868, where he was married, Feb. 23, 1868 to Lizzie Vandewater, who was born in Whitley county, Ind., Feb. 10, 1849, a daughter of Job and Cynthia (Madden) Vandewater, neither of whom are living; they have had two children, Jennie C., and Ollie M. Comrade Grayless by occupation was a farmer at the time of his enlistment, Aug.8, 1862, at Ft. Wayne Ind.; when but 17 years old, he joined Co. C, 88th Ind. V. I., 1st Brig., 1st Div.,14 A.C. He took part in the battles of Perryville, Stone River, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Chickamauga, (where he was on special duty in Art. two days,) Buzzard Roost and all the battles his Regt. took part in; he was with Sherman to the Sea, and returned to Bentonville, where he was captured and taken to Andersonville, where he was
confined one week and thence to Libby, where he was held two weeks; he was then exchanged, put on a boat and sent to Annapolis, Md., he was then furloughed home, and in a short time went to Indianapolis, Ind., where he received an honorable discharge June 20, 1865. Comrade Grayless is an invalid, received a pension, and lives on a farm managed by his wife who is a first class financier, and their address is Coesse, Whitley county, Ind.

Jacob C. Groves son of Levi and Martha (Johnson) Groves, both deceased, was born in Somerset, Perry county, O., Aug. 1, 1839, and settled in Noble county, Ind., in August 1865; he was never married, but lives with his sister, Mary E., who was born Sept. 8, 1834, and married Nov. 18, 1855, D.W.C. McConnell, born Oct. 6, 1838 and died April 19, 1885; the children of this union are Martha J., William E., Edward and Carrie E. McConnell; Comrade Groves was a farmer at the time of his enlistment, Feb. 11, 1864, from Morgan county, O., at the age of 25 years, in Co. H., 17th O.V.I., 3d Brig., 3d Div., 14th A.C. He was furloughed for ten days in 1865, at Louisville Ky., and returned to command at expiration of time; he was with the Ohio state troops in pursuit of Morgan 14 days, before enlistment; he took part in the battles of Resaca, Jonesboro, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Savannah, Bentonville, Raleigh, Kennesaw Mountain, Big Shanty and Tunnel Hill, receiving an honorable discharge July 16, 1865,
at Louisville, Ky. Of his brothers, John H. served in 97th Ill. V.I., Frank in same, and Louis in Co. K, 95th O. V. I., died at Memphis, Tenn. Comrade Groves belongs to Stanbury Post, No. 25, receives a pension, is engaged in farming, with address Ligonier, Ind.

John Hall was born Jan. 13, 1842, in Shelby county, Ohio; he is the son of Michael and Martha (Cyphers) Hall. They are both still living; he settled in Noble county, Ind., in 1872; he was married March 5, 1880, at Kendallville, Ind., to Helen Haynes, who was born Oct 28, 1838, in Kent county, Mich., the first girl born in Cortland twp. Her parents, David and Eliza (Austin) Haynes, are both deceased. Mr. Hall was a first time married to Frances Piper. Their children are Edward, William and Wallace. Mr. Hall was farming near Sidney, Ohio, when at the age of 21, he enlisted at that place, Aug. 18, 1861, as a private in Co. B, 20th O.V. I. At the battle of Grand Junction, Tenn., he was wounded in the right arm, by musket ball, in August, 1862; he was in the hospital at Boliver, about one week, being treated for this wound; he took part in the battles of Fort Donaldson, Shiloh, and Boliver; his honorable discharge was granted him at this last named place, Oct.
25, 1862; his brother Philip, was a member of Co. F, 20th O.V.I., died at Shiloh, May 6, 1862; hie wife’s brother, Alfred, was a member of Co. A, Col. Berdan’s sharp shooters, was wounded the last day of his service. Mr. Hall draws a pension, is a member of Nelson Post, No., 69, is Asst. Quart. Master in the same, is a clerk, and his address is Kendallville, Noble Co., Ind.

William G. Hayes son of James and Jane (Booth) Hayes, both now deceased, was born in Maryland, April 24, 1826, coming to Noble county, Ind., in 1851, where he received his education. Aug. 16, 1866, he was married to Susannah Miller who was born Nov. 29, 1827, in Ohio; her parents, both deceased were John and Julia (Clingerman) Miller. Their children are as follows, Phoeba M., Cyrus, John, Stanley, Julia, Marshal, Charles and Grant. Comrade Hayes, was by occupation a blacksmith when he enlisted from Kendallville, Ind., Aug. 7, 1862, as 1st Sergt. In Co. B, 12th Ind. V.I., and was promoted to Col.; he was wounded by falling off a boat and was in hospital a short time with a dislocated shoulder; he was honorably discharged form first enlistment and re-enlisted at Kendallville, Ind., in Co. B, 12th Ind. V.I., receiving a furlough of fifteen days; he was taken prisoner at Richmond, sent home and there exchanged; he took active part in the battles of Richmond, Holly Springs, Jackson, Siege
of Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, Sherman to Resaca, Kinston, Dalton, Kenesaw Mt., Atlanta and several minor engagements, receiving a final honorable discharge June 8, 1865, at Washington, D. C.; his brother, John, also served in the late war. Comrade Hayes has been road supervisor of Jefferson twp., this county, he belongs to Worden Post, 205, also a member of Albion Lodge, 37, F.& A.M., he draws a pension and his address is Albion, Ind.

George Howser son of Henry and Lyda (Rinehart) Howser, both deceased, was born in Montgomery, Ohio, April 26, 1822, and came to Noble county, Ind., in 1892. He married Jan. 4, 1846, in Preble county, Ohio, Hannah Snider, who was born in that county April, 5, 1828, and passed to her reward Feb. 4, 1866. She was the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Schrawyer) Snider, both deceased. Their children are Henry dec., Catherine, Eliza J., dec., Margaret, dec., and David R. Comrade Howser enlisted Feb. 14, 1865, in Kendallville, Ind., at the age of 44 year as a private in Co. B, 152d Ind. V.I. April, 1865, he was detailed as train guard and stock master two months and was honorably discharged Aug. 13, 1865, at Charleston, Va. A brother, John M. Howser, served in the late war and died in service. Comrade Howser receives a pension and his address is Cromwell, Ind.

Zachariah Jones was born May 27, 1848, and settled in Noble county, Ind., in 1866. He is the son of John and Milla (Daniels) Jones, both deceased. He was married in 1888, at Indiana Village, to Catherine Hohn, who was born Feb. 7, 1857, in Holmes county, Ohio. Their children are Sarah, Tommy, Samuel, dec. The parents of Mrs. Jones are George and Marguecle (Walford) Hohn, both now living. Mr. Jones was a first time married to Ada Wickhan, who died in 1880, their children were Charles dec., and Mary dec. Mr. Jones was farming, when at the age of 14, he enlisted at Decatur, Ind., June 20, 1862, as a private in Co. C, 47th Ind. V.I., 1st Brig., 1st Div., 13th A.C. In 1864, he was in the hospital five miles below New Orleans, for two weeks. In the fall of the same year he was furloughed for sixty days, at the expiration of the time he rejoined his command near Shreveport, He participated in the battles of Vicksburg, Champion Hills, Mobile, Red River,
Island No. 10, and a number of skirmishers. His honorable discharge was granted him at Baton Rogue, La., Nov. 14, 1865. His brother, John Jones, was a member of Co. C. 47th Ind. V.I. Our comrade is a pensioner, is a member of a G.A.R. Post. His address is Cromwell, Noble Co., Ind.

Henry C. Knepper was living at Albion, Noble county, Ind., working at the carpenter trade, when at the age of 20, he enlisted as a private in Co. D, 44th Ind. V.I., 13th Brig, 5th Div. He was at once promoted to the rank of a corporal, in his second enlistment at Chattanooga, Jan. 1, 1864, in Co. F, 1st Reg. U.S.V.V. Engineers, Jan. 9, 1864, he was granted a veteran furlough from Chattanooga for thirty days, the time being extended another thirty days; he rejoined his command at Kendallville, Ind., April 1, 1864, he was discharged from his first enlistment Dec. 31, 1863, at Chattanooga, by reason of his re-enlistment as before stated; he was given special charge of pontoons, building bridges, and doing duty as a carpenter, from Dec. 1862 to Jan. 1, 1864; he participated in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Siege of Corinth, Perryville, and Stone River; he was under fire at Rural Hill, Ky., and came very near to being captured by Gen. Wheeler;
his honorable discharge was granted him at Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 26, 1865; he is the son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Koontz) Knepper, both deceased. He was born Aug. 3, 1842, at Mansfield, O., and settled in Noble county Ind., in 1854; he was married Feb. 25, 1876, at Wawaka, Ind., to Barbara Butler, who was born Sept. 3, 1843, in Crawford county, O. They have three children, Owen, Edwin and May; the parents of Mrs. Knepper are Richard and Barbara (Shay) Butler, both deceased. Mr. Knepper was a first time married to Barbara A. Billman, who died Sept. 24, 1874; his second wife was Mary McMair, who died April 22 1876. The children by first wife are Elmer, Marion, Alfred and Hattie; by his second wife, Albert Warren; three of our comrade brothers were in the war, Jacob, David, and Daniel. Daniel died in the service; three of his wife’ brothers were in the service, Jefferson, Hamilton and Anthony. Our comrade is a pensioner, is a member of Stransbury Post, No. 125, is an officer in the same; he is a
carpenter, and his address is Ligonier, Noble county, Ind.

Jacob Knepper a native of Columbia county, O., was born Aug. 20, 1822; he settled in Noble county, Ind., in April, 1861; he was married in Crawford county, O., Nov. 12, 1854, to Mary Hocker, born Dec. 10, 1833, in the state of Pennsylvania. Their children are Delilah, Marguerite, Jessie, Henry, dec., and Geneva; the parents of Mr. and Mrs. Knepper, were Daniel and Elizabeth Knepper, Cryus and Marguerite Hocker. All now deceased; Mr. Knepper was 38 years of age when he enlisted at Wawaka, Ind. in Nov. 1861, as a private in Co. D, 44th Ind. V.I., 2d Brig., 3d Div., 4th A.C. In July, 1861, he was in the regimental hospital, for three weeks, suffering from lung trouble; in Sept. 1862,he was furloughed for thirty days, at the expiration of the time rejoining his command at Chattanooga, in Oct., 1862, he was then stationed as guard at the rolling mills for three weeks; he took part in the battles of Chichamauga, and was in many skirmishes and small engagements; his honorable discharge was granted
him at Chattanooga, Nov. 22, 1864; he had three brother in the service, Daniel who died in S. C. on boat, Henry and David; he had an uncle in the War of 1812, and also an uncle in the Revolutionary War. Mr. Knepper draws a pension, is a member of Stansbury Post, No. 125, is a laborer, and his address is Wawaka, Noble county, Ind.

John C. Linn was born Oct. 7, 1843, at McMinville, Tenn., and is the son of David and Lucinda (Jester) Linn, both deceased. He settled in Noble Co., Ind., in 1875; he was married Feb. 8, 1879, in this county, to Matilda Click, who was born Oct. 20, 1856. Their children are Taylor, Martin, Ethel and Myron. The parents of Mrs. Linn are Henry and Magdalene (Knop) Click. Both still living. Mr. Linn was a first time married to Anna Hannah, who died in 1878. Their children are Warren dec., Louisa, Josiphene, dec., Ira dec., Ida dec. Mr. Linn was farming in Kosciusko county, Ind., when at the age of 18, he enlisted as a private in Co. F, 74th Ind., V. I., 3rd Brig., 3rd Div., 14th A.C., at Warsaw, Ind., Aug. 8, 1862. At Chickamauga he was shot and slightly wounded. Sept. 4, 1864, he was taken to Hospital No. 2, Chattanooga, where he remained one month, being treated for broken leg, which he received seven miles south of Tallihoma. From here he was sent
to a convalescent camp, where he remained six weeks, when he was furloughed for sixty days, the time being afterward extended thirty days; he rejoined his command at Goldsboro, N.C., in the latter part of April, 1865. Besides having his leg broken in the R.R. wreck he had his elbow, wrist and arm dislocated; he was at that time acting as guard over wagon train and prisoners. Battles: Perryville, Chickamauga, Crab Orchard, Gallatin, Hartsville, Burnt Hickory, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta Campaign, was under fire 95 days, Ringgold, Buzzard Roost, Dalton. Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Snake Creek Gap, Hoovers Gap, Jonesboro Station. Our comrade’s father was in the same company and regiment with him; his brother Charles was in the 100 days service, in the 152d Ind. V.I.; his grandfather was in the War of 1812, he died by eating poisoned cakes. Comrade Linn is a pensioner, he is a produce dealer, and his address is Cromwell, Noble Co., Ind.

John Lobdell the son of Daniel and Emaline (Broughton) Lobdell, was born May 15, 1840, in Noble county, Ind.Dec. 28, 1865, he married Damia Potter, born Feb. 10, 1849, also in Noble county. Their children are Infants, dec., Rueben and Riley, twins, dec., Frances, Willis and Albertes; the parents of Mrs. Lobdell are Noah W., and Henriette (Allen) Potter, deceased. Our subject was engaged in farming, when at the age of 21, he enlisted as a private in Co. F, 30th Ind. V.I., 1st Div., 2d Brig., 4th A.C. First enlistment was Aug.25, 1861; from this he was discharged Jan. 19, 1864, at Whiteside, Tenn., and the next day re-enlisted in Co. D, 30th Ind. V.I., 2d Brig. 4th Div., 4th A.C. March 27, 1864, at Blue Springs, Tenn., he was furloughed for thirty days, rejoining his command at Buzzard Roost, April 27, 1864; at Mumfordsville, Ky., he was detailed as teamster, in 1862, and held this position until his re-enlistment, when in Sept., 1864, at Atlanta, Ga., at
Gen. Thomas’ headquarters, he was given the same duty; he participated in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Stone Rive, Chickamauga, Buzzard Roost, Resaca, Rocky Face, Tunnel Hill, Dalton, Kingston, Nashville, Burnt Hickory, Burned Church, Kennesaw Mountain, Big Shanty, 1st Corinth, Chattahoochee River, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, and Jonesboro, his honorable discharge was granted him at Vicotoria, Texas, Nov. 25, 1865; he had four soldier brothers, Lyman, Asbury, Albury and Millard; Asbury died in the service; the others are still living; his wife’s uncle, John W. Potter, went as a substitute, for Isaac Young, and died at Swan, Ind., from disease contracted in service. Our comrade draws a pension, is a member of Nelson Post, No. 69, is mail carrier, and his address is Swan, Noble county, Ind.

Aaron E. Mawhorther was born Feb. 11, 1838, in Noble county, Ind., and is the son of William and Prudence (Pierson) Mawhorter, both now deceased; He was married March 22, 1856, in his native county, to Rebecca Kesler, who was born April 4, 1841, in Morrow county, O. Their children are Eva, Prudence dec., and William; the parents of Mrs. Mawhorter are Andrew and Maria, (Bowyer) Kesler, both now deceased; our subject was farming, when at he age of 27, he enlisted at Kendallville, Ind., Feb. 13, 1865, as a private in Co. F, 152d Ind. V.I., 1st Brig., 3d Div., 2d A.C.; Jan. 20, 1865, at Summit Point, he was in the hospital for over two months, suffering with rheumatism. His honorable discharge was granted him at Charlestown, W.Va., Aug. 30, 1865. His brother William, was a member of Co. B, 12th Ind.V.I.; he was captured at the battle of Richmond, and held three days; he enlisted in 1862, and was discharged in 1865. His wife had four brothers in the army,
Theodore, Elisha, Isaac, and Winfield; all survived the conflict. Our comrade’s grandfather was lieutenant in the War of 1812, and his great-grandfather was in the Revolutionary War; Mr. Mawhorter has a plume that his great-grandfather carried in his hat in the Revolutionary War. Mr. Mawhorter draws a pension, and is a member of Warden Post, No. 205; he is a farmer, and his address is Wawaka, Noble county, Ind.

William McKinney is a resident of Noble Co., Ind., where he was born Aug. 19,1847; he was farming when at the age of 16, he enlisted as a private in Co. B, 12th Ind. V.C., 3rd Div., Army of the Cumberland, at Kendallville, Oct. 1, 1863. July 4, 1864, he was taken to the hospital at Huntsville, Ala., and again in Feb., 1865, he was in the hospital at Cairo, with general debility. Was also taken ill in September, taken to Memphis, and remained there till mustered out. He took part in the battles of Murfreesboro and Mobile, and numerous skirmishes, receiving his honorable discharge Nov. 22, 1865. Mr. McKinney is the son of Harvey and Lydia (Miler) McKinney, both deceased. Aug. 18, 1872, at Wolf Lake, he married Mary Jane McMeans, who was born Nov. 13, 1840; her parents are John and Eliza McMeans, both deceased. Mr. McKinney was married a first time to Olive Scott, who is now deceased. They had one child, Bessie. Our comrade had a brother Isaac in Co.
B, 88th Ind. V.I., his wife had two brothers in the army, Cale and David. Mr. McKinney draws pension, his address is Cromwell, Noble Co., Ind.

Jesse Meyers is a native of Seneca county, O. He was born Feb. 9, 1840, he settled in Noble county, Ind., in 1852; in 1884, in Washington county Kansas, he was married to Lydia Woodbury, born in 1862; their children are Loretta, Harry and Willie; the parents of Mr. and Mrs. Meyers, are Philip and Sarah (Merchant) Meyers, and James Woodbury; the last named is still living; the first wife of Mr. Meyers was Sophia Wonders; they had one child, Freeman. Mr. Meyers was living in Noble countyInd., when he enlisted at Defiance O., Sept. 3, 1861, as a private in Co. E, 38th O.V.I., 3d Brig, 3d Div., 14th A.C. In front of Atlanta, July 12, 1864, he was wounded by gunshot in the shoulder; at the battle of Jonesborough, he was slightly wounded in the hand; at Chattanooga, Dec. 10. 1863, he was granted a furlough rejoining his command Dec. 26, 1863. His battle list includes Mill Springs. Stone River, Shiloh, Chickamauga, Buzzard Roost, Mission Ridge, Resaca, Peach
Tree Creek, Lookout Mountain, Jonesboro, with Sherman to the Sea, Ringgold, and a number of minor engagements; he was discharged from his first enlistment at Chattanooga, Dec. 10, 1863, and re-enlisted Dec. 26, in the same company and regiment; his final honorable discharge was granted him July 12, 1865, at Louisville Ky. From Dec. 1, to 10, he was detailed to guard wagon train, from Chattanooga to Bridgeport; our comrade's brother, Henry, a member of Co. E. 100th Ind. V.I., was wounded in the hand by a splinter thrown by a shell; he is now living in Noble county, Ind. His uncle, William Johnson, was in the War of 1812. Mr. Meyers draws a pension is a member of Nelson Post No. 69, is a laborer, and his address is Brimfield, Noble county, Ind.

William Miller was engaged in farming, when at the age of 20, he enlisted as a private in Co. C, 34th Zuaves, 2d Div., 8th A.C. He enlisted at Bucyrus, Crawford county, O., Sept. 5, 1861. At Fayetteville, W.Va., he was wounded Sept. 10, 1862; he was in the hospital at Point Pleasant, W.Va., for about three weeks. At Camp Dennison, O., Oct. 1, 1861 he was furloughed for six days, joining his command at Charleston, W.Va. He was several times detailed as sentinel, was also in the pioneer service, and at Babbersville, W.Va., he was placed to guard over prisoners; he was obliged to shoot one prisoner that was trying to escape. His battle list includes Chaplin Hills, Fayetteville, Princeton, Charleston, Lynchburg, Winchester, Martinsburg, Buker Hill, Newman Bridge, Rolla C.H., Flat Top Mountain, Red House and a number of minor engagements and skirmishes. His honorable discharge was granted him at Columbus. O., Sept. 13, 1864; Mr. Miller was born at West
Liberty O., Jan. 10, 1839, and settled in Noble county, Ind., in 1881; he was married Oct. 4, 1864, to Catherine Carris, born March 18, 1838, in Ohio. Their children are Jennie, Isaac, Andrew, Franklin, Treesia, and Mandy; the parents of Mr. and Mrs. Miller are Andrew and Sarah Miller, Philip and Anna Carris, all now deceased; Mr. Miller had five brothers in the army, John, Lewis Jacob, David and Andrew P.; all survived the war. His wife had one soldier brother, a member of the 49th O. Our comrade held the office of constable for five year. He is a pensioner, is a farmer and his address is Swan, Noble county, Ind.

John W. Mullen was born March 24, 1844, in Delaware county, O.; he is the son of Abel and Ann (Starkey) Mullen, the mother now deceased. He was married Jan. 16, 1867, at Butler, Missouri, to Almira Mayfield, who was born Feb. 20, 1842, in Noble county, Ind.; their children are Lovisa Ann, Lafayette, dec., Estella, Minnie, dec., Etty and Elisha Lee. The parents of Mrs. Mullen are Elisha and Lovisa Mayfield, both deceased. Mr. Mullen settled in Noble county, in Oct. 1849; he was farming there, when at the age of 18, he enlisted at Wolf Lake, Aug. 6, 1862, as a private in Co. B, 88th Ind. V.I., 1st Brig., 1st Div., 14th A. C. One week before the battle of Perryville, he was taken to Park Barracks, Louisville, where he was ill six weeks; he was furloughed Sept. 31, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tenn. for thirty days, the time being afterward extended thirty days; he rejoined his command at the same place; the same day he was furloughed he was discharged from
his first enlistment, and immediately re-enlisted in Co. A, 1st U.S. V.V. Engineers. He took part in the blowing up of the road on Lookout Mountain, to prevent Rebels from taking Artillery in valley below; he also assisted in laying pontoons at the same place, and at Mission Ridge; he was in the battle of Stone River, and participated in many small engagements and skirmishes; his honorable discharge was granted him at Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 26, 1865; his brother, Lafayette was killed by cannon ball at Chickamauga, and was buried on the field; another brother, Charles, died in the service at Whitesburg, Ala.; his wife’s brother George, in a Kansas Regt., was killed by the accidental discharge of his own gun; Leander, also a brother, was in the service, but survived; our comrade is a pensioner; he is an engineer in a mill, and his address is Cromwell, Noble county, Ind.

Jeremiah Noe son of Aaron and Sarah (Been) Noe, both deceased, was born in Noble county, Ind., and married Aug, 19, 1866, in Sparta Twp., Rebecca Surface, born April 6, 1849, of parents, Adam and Experience (Fonner) Surface. Their children are Ella S., Ellsworth A., Howard M., Grace M. and Marshall M. Comrade Noe enlisted Feb. 15, 1862, at the age of 19, years, as a private in Co. I, 30th Ind. V.I. Dec. 31, 1862, he was wounded at Stone River by gunshot and Jan. 4, was taken to field hospital where he remained two weeks, then Nashville three months, thence to Louisville, Ky., from there to New Albany, till Nov. 1, 1864, and was there granted a leave of absence of ten days when he returned to hospital. He was captured while wounded, being held three days and then recaptured; he was transferred June, 1863, to V.R.C., at New Albany; he took part in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Siege of Corinth, Lavergne and Stone River, receiving his honorable
discharge at Indianapolis, Ind. A brother of his wife, Wesley, served in the late war. Comrade Noe is a member of Stanbury Post, 125, he receives a pension, and his address is Kimmell, Ind.